Bibliograph

All in a drop, how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world, by Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger

Type

Label

All in a drop, how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world, by Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-91) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 7-10

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

All in a drop

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger

Sub title

how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world

Summary

"For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A golden age -- Big changes -- Seller of cloth -- An eye-opening trip -- Spreading the word -- Small lake, big discovery -- A most important letter -- In the name of science -- Last letters -- The father of microbiology

Target audience

juvenile

Classification